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21st Aug 2023
7:00 - 7:45pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
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Good surgeons make for good assistants. A surgical career starts with assisting: it is not a passive role as there is a lot more to the art. BBASS outlines the principles of assisting and offers some simples rules. A good assistant is like a good dance partner and moves effortlessly in following with the the surgeon. Many hand make light work. Attention and tension are maintained at all time.

Summary

This educational session will provide medical professionals with essential skills in assisting in the operating theatre. Topics covered will include how to effectively communicate and interact with surgeon, how to follow the movements and confidently help with the progress of an operation. An assistant helps create a positive care environment if they understand the different roles and responsibilities involved in surgery. Attendees will leave the session with the necessary skills to confidently and effectively assist in the OR, and the knowledge to further their skillset.

Learning objectives

1. Understand the principles of movement during the operation. 2. Understand how to follow a suture. 3. Learn to intervene with confidence. 4. Apply the knowledge acquired regarding medical assistant techniques to the clinical setting. 5. Identify ethical considerations that must be taken into account when working as a medical assistant.
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21st Aug 2023
7:00 - 7:45pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
This event has ended. Similar events
Free
ONLINE